Antonio Jose Mirabal Jr.

Another of Our Greatest Generation has passed

Antonio Jose Mirabal Jr. passed away in Albuquerque due to complications of Covid-19 on January 3, 2021. Antonio was born in Albuquerque on May 12, 1925 and lived a life of faith in God, commitment to his family, deep principle, great ambition and common sense.

Antonio served bravely in the Phillipines and New Guinea during WWII and helped occupy Japan after the war. Antonio lived a life of great accomplishment. You are invited to view a more detailed version of his life story at ww w.danielsfuneral.com.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Della, in 2012 and is survived by his nine children: Ruben and wife Vicki, Alberto, Santiago and wife Loretta, Michael and wife Cathy, Teresa and husband Ron Rice, Susan and husband Gilbert Gonzalez, Clair and husband Mike Sarracino,

Lawrence and Edwin. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Cremation of Antonio’s remains have already occurred by his request and burial services and celebration of his life will be held after Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Announcement will occur at the appropriate time.

The Mirabal family asks that in lieu of flowers you donate to the Disabled American Veterans in Antonio’s name (//dav. org/albuquerque). If unable to donate please perform an act of kindness to someone in need in his name.